General Cardiology Clinic Nurse Practitioner, MNA

Job Profile Summary 

These roles focus on providing high-quality patient care and promoting wellness. APCs work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat a variety of acute and chronic conditions. In addition, this role focuses on conducting comprehensive patient assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing and implementing treatment plans for acute and chronic illness, providing education to patients and families about preventive care, treatment options, and self-care techniques, and evaluation of therapeutic response to the treatment plan and with adjustment of interventions developed as needed. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs.  The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education.   A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.  Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.

Job Overview 

The Nurse Practitioner (NP)is responsible forproviding primary care for a caseload of patients. As an advanced practice nurse, the NP has received specialized training and education in the management ofthe acute care. The NP is uniquely qualified to meet the responsibilities of the role which include, but are not limited to:Comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment;Prescribing and performance of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions;Supervise protocols and insure compliance of studies;Development, evaluation and modifications of treatment plans as patient condition warrants;Review/prescribe therapeutic orders for patients; andParticipate in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated by patient condition.The NP practices in collaboration with the attending physician and other members of the multidisciplinary team to insureoptimal patient outcomes. The NP works in conjunction with the primary nurse toprovide patient and family centered care,providing psycho-emotional support, educational support and discharge planning that is individualized and comprehensive.Additionally, the NP will be able to provide clinical consultation and participate in medical and nursing research. The NP willparticipate in continuing education, quality improvement initiatives, clinical outcome evaluation and monitoring. 

Job Description 

Minimum Qualifications: 

1.Masters degree in Nursing. 

2. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license. 

3.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 

4. Three (3) years of nursing experience. 

5. Certifications (i.e. ACLS, PALS) relevant to the department and type of care being provided may be required. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Five (5) years of nursing experience 

2.Specialty nursing certification. 

Duties and Responsibilities: Theduties and responsibilities listedbeloware intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other dutiesand responsibilitiesmay be assigned. 

1. Applies advanced nursing knowledge and experience to provide care to assigned caseload of patients assigned,in collaboration with the attending physician. This care involves comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment of common problemsencountered throughout the disease process. The NP provides comprehensive symptom management throughout the illness trajectory with specific attention to goals of care. 

2. Provide care that is appropriate to the age of patients served in the clinical area. 

3.Performs procedures and treatments using nursing judgment and according to established practice guidelines and professional standards. 

4. Orders and administers drugs in a manner thatdemonstratesadvanced knowledge of pharmacology andmedications.Monitors medication treatment according to patient’s response. 

5.Remains knowledgeable about equipment andutilizes equipment in a safe manner. 

6.Writes clear, comprehensiveinitial and follow up notes.Ordersappropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests. 

7.Plans effectively for any necessary home care and follow-up. 

8.Initiates referrals and consultations withappropriate specialists asindicated. 

9.Facilitates family and team meetings asappropriate to patient care needs. 

10. Directs themedical/nursing plan of care building collegial relationships among the team of his/her colleagues and peers to maximize patient care and outcomes. 

11.Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their roles,knowledge and capabilities. 

12.Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among the various disciplines and departments to ensure effective quality patient care delivery. 

13.Maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and colleagues in order to create a positive work environment. 

14.Serves as a nursing leader and role model to all team members. 

15.Performs role in a consistently professional manner.Holds self-accountable for professional practice.Presents self in a calm and professional manner. 

16. Influencesothers byestablishing a climate foroptimal patient care, mutually supportive collegialrelationships and professional development. 

17.Participates in performance improvement activitiesutilizing performance improvement principles to support and improve patient care. 

18.Attends and activelyparticipates in staff meetings. Accepts responsibility for reading staff meeting minutes when not able to attend. 

19.Keeps current with literatureregarding changing practices,interventions and research in patient care. 

20.Assumes responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth. 

21.Assumes responsibility for meeting mandatory education requirements and unit specific education and competencies. 

22.Acts as a preceptor to new NPs and graduate NP students asrequested. 

23.Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleaguesin order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment 

Physical Requirements:  

1.Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. 

2.Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment. 

3.Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. 

4.Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise andpossible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. 

5.Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases and other transmissible infections. 

6.Contact with patients underwide variety of circumstances. 

7.Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. 

8.Handle emergency and crisis situations. 

9.May have contact with hazardous materials. 

Skills & Abilities: 

1.Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. 

2.Ability toprovide primary care for a caseload of patients according to practice guidelines and hospital policies,procedures and protocols. 

3.Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Thisincludes:Knowledge of growth and development;Ability to interpret age specific data and response to care; andProvide age specific communication. 

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range:

based on full-time equivalent